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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 284.59 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 284.59 and 80.17 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 284.59 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/284.59 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 284.59 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 22,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814.16/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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