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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 283.68 and 67.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 283.68 and 67.37 is: 101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 283.68 = 67.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/283.68 = 67.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 283.68 × 67.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 19,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,110.10/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.06

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