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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 285.08 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 285.08 and 68.31 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 285.08 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/285.08 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 285.08 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 19,473.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473.81/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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