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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.50 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.50 and 80.80 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.50 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.50 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.50 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 22,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906.09/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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