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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 284.31 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 284.31 and 121.08 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 284.31 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/284.31 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 284.31 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 34,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,424.25/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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