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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 285.04 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 285.04 and 80.32 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 285.04 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/285.04 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 285.04 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 22,894.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,894.03/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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