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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 285.03 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 285.03 and 68.30 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 285.03 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/285.03 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 285.03 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 19,467.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467.55/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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