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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.63, 283.80 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.63, 283.80 and 121.20 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.63 : 283.80 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.63/283.80 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.63x = 283.80 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.63x = 34,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,396.56/189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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