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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.59, 285.78 and 67.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.59, 285.78 and 67.17 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.59 : 285.78 = 67.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.59/285.78 = 67.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.59x = 285.78 × 67.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.59x = 19,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195.84/190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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