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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 287.30 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 287.30 and 68.15 is: 102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 287.30 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/287.30 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 287.30 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 19,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,579.50/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.20

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