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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 284.51 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 284.51 and 80.14 is: 120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 284.51 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/284.51 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 284.51 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 22,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800.63/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.11

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