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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.71, 283.06 and 80.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.71, 283.06 and 80.57 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.71 : 283.06 = 80.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.71/283.06 = 80.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.71x = 283.06 × 80.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.71x = 22,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806.14/188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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