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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 285.24 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 285.24 and 121.52 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 285.24 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/285.24 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 285.24 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 34,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,660.94/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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