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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.35, 285.54 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.35, 285.54 and 68.61 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.35 : 285.54 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.35/285.54 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.35x = 285.54 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.35x = 19,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590.90/190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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