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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 285.23 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 285.23 and 118.03 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 285.23 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/285.23 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 285.23 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 33,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665.70/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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