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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 283.03 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 283.03 and 80.45 is: 120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 283.03 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/283.03 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 283.03 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 22,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768.64/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.69

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