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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 284.89 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 284.89 and 68.19 is: 102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 284.89 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/284.89 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 284.89 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 19,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426.65/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.27

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