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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 284.43 and 67.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 284.43 and 67.91 is: 101.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 284.43 = 67.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/284.43 = 67.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 284.43 × 67.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 19,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,315.64/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.87

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