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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 285.86 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 285.86 and 68.86 is: 103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 285.86 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/285.86 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 285.86 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 19,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,684.32/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.24

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