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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.65, 284.68 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.65, 284.68 and 81.52 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.65 : 284.68 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.65/284.68 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.65x = 284.68 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.65x = 23,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206.50/189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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