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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.99, 288.02 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.99, 288.02 and 68.60 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.99 : 288.02 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.99/288.02 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.99x = 288.02 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.99x = 19,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,756.90/191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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