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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.15, 283.72 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.15, 283.72 and 67.41 is: 101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.15 : 283.72 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.15/283.72 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.15x = 283.72 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.15x = 19,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125.57/189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.11

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