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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.57, 284.68 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.57, 284.68 and 121.23 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.57 : 284.68 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.57/284.68 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.57x = 284.68 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.57x = 34,511.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,511.91/189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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