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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.23, 282.45 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.23, 282.45 and 80.10 is: 120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.23 : 282.45 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.23/282.45 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.23x = 282.45 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.23x = 22,624.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624.25/188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.19

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