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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 284.07 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 284.07 and 67.62 is: 101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 284.07 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/284.07 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 284.07 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 19,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,208.81/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.42

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