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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 284.34 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 284.34 and 81.27 is: 121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 284.34 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/284.34 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 284.34 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 23,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,108.31/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.91

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