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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.41, 285.51 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.41, 285.51 and 68.61 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.41 : 285.51 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.41/285.51 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.41x = 285.51 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.41x = 19,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588.84/190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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