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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 283.71 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 283.71 and 80.91 is: 121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 283.71 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/283.71 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 283.71 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 22,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,954.98/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.32

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