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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 284.34 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 284.34 and 120.88 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 284.34 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/284.34 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 284.34 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 34,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,371.02/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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