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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 285.09 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 285.09 and 113.02 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 285.09 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/285.09 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 285.09 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 32,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,221.01/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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