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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.40 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.40 and 81.57 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.40 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.40 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.40 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 23,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,198.51/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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