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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 285.21 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 285.21 and 98.76 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 285.21 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/285.21 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 285.21 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 28,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,167.34/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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