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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 285.14 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 285.14 and 87.33 is: 131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 285.14 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/285.14 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 285.14 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 24,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,900.84/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.03

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