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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 282.36 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 282.36 and 80.16 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 282.36 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/282.36 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 282.36 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 22,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633.98/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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