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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.99, 285.10 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.99, 285.10 and 81.77 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.99 : 285.10 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.99/285.10 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.99x = 285.10 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.99x = 23,311.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,311.00/189.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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