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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.76, 284.62 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.76, 284.62 and 81.40 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.76 : 284.62 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.76/284.62 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.76x = 284.62 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.76x = 23,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168.07/189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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