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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 283.44 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 283.44 and 80.78 is: 121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 283.44 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/283.44 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 283.44 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 22,896.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896.28/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.08

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