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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 284.91 and 121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 284.91 and 121.39 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 284.91 = 121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/284.91 = 121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 284.91 × 121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 34,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585.22/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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