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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 285.06 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 285.06 and 68.34 is: 102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 285.06 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/285.06 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 285.06 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 19,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481.00/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.44

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