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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 285.17 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 285.17 and 68.37 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 285.17 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/285.17 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 285.17 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 19,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,496.73/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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