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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 283.56 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 283.56 and 80.88 is: 121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 283.56 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/283.56 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 283.56 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 22,934.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,934.33/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.23

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