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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 283.98 and 67.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 283.98 and 67.58 is: 101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 283.98 = 67.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/283.98 = 67.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 283.98 × 67.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 19,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,189.61/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.36

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