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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.35, 282.63 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.35, 282.63 and 80.13 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.35 : 282.63 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.35/282.63 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.35x = 282.63 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.35x = 22,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645.73/188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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