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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.07, 283.70 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.07, 283.70 and 80.94 is: 121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.07 : 283.70 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.07/283.70 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.07x = 283.70 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.07x = 22,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962.68/189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.45

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