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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.94, 284.66 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.94, 284.66 and 81.58 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.94 : 284.66 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.94/284.66 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.94x = 284.66 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.94x = 23,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,222.56/189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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