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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.85, 285.23 and 121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.85, 285.23 and 121.51 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.85 : 285.23 = 121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.85/285.23 = 121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.85x = 285.23 × 121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.85x = 34,657.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657.35/189.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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