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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 284.16 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 284.16 and 81.28 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 284.16 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/284.16 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 284.16 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 23,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096.52/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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