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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 285.54 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 285.54 and 112.98 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 285.54 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/285.54 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 285.54 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 32,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,260.31/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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