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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.47, 285.61 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.47, 285.61 and 68.72 is: 103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.47 : 285.61 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.47/285.61 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.47x = 285.61 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.47x = 19,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,627.12/190.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.05

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