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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 283.79 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 283.79 and 120.81 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 283.79 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/283.79 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 283.79 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 34,284.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,284.07/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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