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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 284.27 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 284.27 and 67.79 is: 101.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 284.27 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/284.27 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 284.27 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 19,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270.66/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.66

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