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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.66 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.66 and 81.52 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.66 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.66 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.66 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 23,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204.98/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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