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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.85, 284.71 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.85, 284.71 and 68.08 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.85 : 284.71 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.85/284.71 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.85x = 284.71 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.85x = 19,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,383.06/189.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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