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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.11, 283.50 and 80.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.11, 283.50 and 80.97 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.11 : 283.50 = 80.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.11/283.50 = 80.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.11x = 283.50 × 80.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.11x = 22,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,955.00/189.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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