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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 285.08 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 285.08 and 68.33 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 285.08 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/285.08 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 285.08 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 19,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,478.09/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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