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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 284.38 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 284.38 and 81.41 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 284.38 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/284.38 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 284.38 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 23,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149.75/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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