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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 285.92 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 285.92 and 68.87 is: 103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 285.92 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/285.92 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 285.92 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 19,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,690.97/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.31

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