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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 284.50 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 284.50 and 81.60 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 284.50 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/284.50 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 284.50 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 23,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,215.30/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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