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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 284.73 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 284.73 and 81.62 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 284.73 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/284.73 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 284.73 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 23,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,238.24/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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