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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.35, 284.04 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.35, 284.04 and 67.62 is: 101.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.35 : 284.04 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.35/284.04 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.35x = 284.04 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.35x = 19,206.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,206.78/189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.44

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