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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 285.17 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 285.17 and 129.21 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 285.17 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/285.17 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 285.17 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 36,846.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,846.17/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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