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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 284.55 and 67.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 284.55 and 67.93 is: 101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 284.55 = 67.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/284.55 = 67.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 284.55 × 67.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 19,329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,329.48/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.90

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