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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 284.90 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 284.90 and 121.28 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 284.90 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/284.90 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 284.90 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 34,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,550.64/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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