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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 285.61 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 285.61 and 68.70 is: 102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 285.61 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/285.61 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 285.61 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 19,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,621.41/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.98

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