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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.49, 284.16 and 67.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.49, 284.16 and 67.71 is: 101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.49 : 284.16 = 67.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.49/284.16 = 67.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.49x = 284.16 × 67.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.49x = 19,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,240.61/189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.54

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