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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 283.75 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 283.75 and 80.94 is: 121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 283.75 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/283.75 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 283.75 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 22,966.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966.73/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.47

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