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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.52 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.52 and 81.48 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.52 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.52 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.52 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 23,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,182.69/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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