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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 284.96 and 87.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 284.96 and 87.29 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 284.96 = 87.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/284.96 = 87.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 284.96 × 87.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 24,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,874.16/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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