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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.19, 283.81 and 80.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.19, 283.81 and 80.95 is: 121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.19 : 283.81 = 80.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.19/283.81 = 80.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.19x = 283.81 × 80.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.19x = 22,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,974.42/189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.44

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