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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.46, 284.28 and 81.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.46, 284.28 and 81.22 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.46 : 284.28 = 81.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.46/284.28 = 81.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.46x = 284.28 × 81.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.46x = 23,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,089.22/189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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