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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.86, 283.05 and 80.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.86, 283.05 and 80.54 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.86 : 283.05 = 80.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.86/283.05 = 80.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.86x = 283.05 × 80.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.86x = 22,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,796.85/188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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