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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.78, 284.29 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.78, 284.29 and 121.13 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.78 : 284.29 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.78/284.29 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.78x = 284.29 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.78x = 34,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,436.05/189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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