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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.94, 283.16 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.94, 283.16 and 80.58 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.94 : 283.16 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.94/283.16 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.94x = 283.16 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.94x = 22,817.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,817.03/188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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