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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 285.93 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 285.93 and 68.91 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 285.93 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/285.93 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 285.93 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 19,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,703.44/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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