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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 284.57 and 81.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 284.57 and 81.49 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 284.57 = 81.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/284.57 = 81.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 284.57 × 81.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 23,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190.13/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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