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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 284.55 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 284.55 and 81.54 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 284.55 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/284.55 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 284.55 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 23,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,202.21/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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