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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 284.59 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 284.59 and 81.66 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 284.59 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/284.59 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 284.59 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 23,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,239.62/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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