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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 284.70 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 284.70 and 68.02 is: 102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 284.70 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/284.70 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 284.70 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 19,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,365.29/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.02

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