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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 284.20 and 67.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 284.20 and 67.73 is: 101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 284.20 = 67.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/284.20 = 67.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 284.20 × 67.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 19,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,247.28/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.58

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