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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 284.44 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 284.44 and 67.94 is: 101.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 284.44 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/284.44 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 284.44 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 19,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324.85/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.87

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