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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.61, 285.75 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.61, 285.75 and 68.79 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.61 : 285.75 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.61/285.75 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.61x = 285.75 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.61x = 19,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656.48/190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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