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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.17, 283.53 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.17, 283.53 and 80.73 is: 121.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.17 : 283.53 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.17/283.53 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.17x = 283.53 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.17x = 22,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,889.38/189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.00

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