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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 283.91 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 283.91 and 67.68 is: 101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 283.91 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/283.91 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 283.91 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 19,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214.69/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.40

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