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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.15, 283.55 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.15, 283.55 and 67.35 is: 100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.15 : 283.55 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.15/283.55 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.15x = 283.55 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.15x = 19,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,096.60/189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.96

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