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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 285.48 and 68.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 285.48 and 68.59 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 285.48 = 68.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/285.48 = 68.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 285.48 × 68.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 19,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,581.07/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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