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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.95, 284.97 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.95, 284.97 and 68.23 is: 102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.95 : 284.97 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.95/284.97 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.95x = 284.97 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.95x = 19,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,443.50/189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.36

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