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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.17, 283.80 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.17, 283.80 and 67.44 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.17 : 283.80 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.17/283.80 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.17x = 283.80 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.17x = 19,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,139.47/189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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