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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.61 and 80.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.61 and 80.79 is: 121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.61 = 80.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.61 = 80.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.61 × 80.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 22,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,912.85/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.23

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