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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 283.95 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 283.95 and 67.68 is: 101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 283.95 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/283.95 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 283.95 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 19,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,217.74/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.52

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