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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 285.03 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 285.03 and 98.65 is: 147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 285.03 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/285.03 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 285.03 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 28,118.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,118.21/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.98

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