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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.37, 285.59 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.37, 285.59 and 68.63 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.37 : 285.59 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.37/285.59 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.37x = 285.59 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.37x = 19,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600.04/190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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