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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 283.20 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 283.20 and 80.66 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 283.20 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/283.20 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 283.20 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 22,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842.91/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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