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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 285.56 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 285.56 and 68.65 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 285.56 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/285.56 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 285.56 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 19,604.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,604.89/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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