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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 261.88 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 261.88 and 131.73 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 261.88 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/261.88 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 261.88 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 34,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,496.88/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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