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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.81, 284.31 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.81, 284.31 and 121.23 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.81 : 284.31 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.81/284.31 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.81x = 284.31 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.81x = 34,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466.90/189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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