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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 285.12 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 285.12 and 68.31 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 285.12 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/285.12 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 285.12 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 19,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,476.55/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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