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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 284.61 and 80.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 284.61 and 80.03 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 284.61 = 80.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/284.61 = 80.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 284.61 × 80.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 22,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,777.34/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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