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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 283.86 and 67.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 283.86 and 67.53 is: 101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 283.86 = 67.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/283.86 = 67.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 283.86 × 67.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 19,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,169.07/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.23

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