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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 283.88 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 283.88 and 67.54 is: 101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 283.88 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/283.88 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 283.88 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 19,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173.26/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.30

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