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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 285.09 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 285.09 and 60.14 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 285.09 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/285.09 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 285.09 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 17,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145.31/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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