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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.13, 283.51 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.13, 283.51 and 80.89 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.13 : 283.51 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.13/283.51 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.13x = 283.51 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.13x = 22,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933.12/189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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