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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.81, 284.63 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.81, 284.63 and 81.60 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.81 : 284.63 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.81/284.63 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.81x = 284.63 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.81x = 23,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225.40/189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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