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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.11, 283.71 and 67.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.11, 283.71 and 67.38 is: 101.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.11 : 283.71 = 67.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.11/283.71 = 67.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.11x = 283.71 × 67.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.11x = 19,116.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,116.38/189.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.09

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