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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 284.63 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 284.63 and 68.11 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 284.63 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/284.63 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 284.63 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 19,385.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385.10/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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