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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 285.39 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 285.39 and 68.58 is: 102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 285.39 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/285.39 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 285.39 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 19,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572.05/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.89

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