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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 284.09 and 67.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 284.09 and 67.64 is: 101.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 284.09 = 67.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/284.09 = 67.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 284.09 × 67.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 19,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214.09/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.46

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