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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 285.18 and 81.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 285.18 and 81.85 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 285.18 = 81.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/285.18 = 81.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 285.18 × 81.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 23,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,341.98/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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