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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285 and 81.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285 and 81.87 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285 = 81.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285 = 81.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285 × 81.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 23,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,332.95/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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