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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 284.56 and 80.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 284.56 and 80.05 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 284.56 = 80.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/284.56 = 80.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 284.56 × 80.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 22,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778.00/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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