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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.49 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.49 and 80.72 is: 121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.49 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.49 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.49 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 22,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,881.49/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.07

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