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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.87, 286.12 and 69.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.87, 286.12 and 69.11 is: 103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.87 : 286.12 = 69.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.87/286.12 = 69.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.87x = 286.12 × 69.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.87x = 19,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773.75/190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.60

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