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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 283.14 and 67.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 283.14 and 67.07 is: 100.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 283.14 = 67.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/283.14 = 67.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 283.14 × 67.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 18,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,989.86/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.62

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