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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.91, 285.00 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.91, 285.00 and 68.18 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.91 : 285.00 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.91/285.00 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.91x = 285.00 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.91x = 19,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,431.80/189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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