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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 285.83 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 285.83 and 68.85 is: 103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 285.83 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/285.83 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 285.83 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 19,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679.31/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.28

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