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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.95, 284.42 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.95, 284.42 and 121.10 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.95 : 284.42 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.95/284.42 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.95x = 284.42 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.95x = 34,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442.66/189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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