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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.91, 284.53 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.91, 284.53 and 121.27 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.91 : 284.53 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.91/284.53 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.91x = 284.53 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.91x = 34,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,504.95/189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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