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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 283.46 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 283.46 and 67.14 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 283.46 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/283.46 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 283.46 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 19,032.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032.23/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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