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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 284.31 and 81.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 284.31 and 81.29 is: 121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 284.31 = 81.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/284.31 = 81.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 284.31 × 81.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 23,112.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,112.27/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.95

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