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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 284.58 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 284.58 and 81.54 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 284.58 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/284.58 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 284.58 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 23,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204.65/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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