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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 284.79 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 284.79 and 68.13 is: 102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 284.79 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/284.79 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 284.79 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 19,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,402.74/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.20

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