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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.55, 284.36 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.55, 284.36 and 81.41 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.55 : 284.36 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.55/284.36 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.55x = 284.36 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.55x = 23,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,150.05/189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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