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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 284.28 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 284.28 and 81.30 is: 121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 284.28 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/284.28 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 284.28 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 23,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,111.96/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.94

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