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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 284.46 and 67.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 284.46 and 67.88 is: 101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 284.46 = 67.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/284.46 = 67.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 284.46 × 67.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 19,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,307.72/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.83

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