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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 286.06 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 286.06 and 68.96 is: 103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 286.06 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/286.06 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 286.06 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 19,726.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,726.76/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.44

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