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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.51, 284.33 and 67.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.51, 284.33 and 67.80 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.51 : 284.33 = 67.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.51/284.33 = 67.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.51x = 284.33 × 67.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.51x = 19,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,277.24/189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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