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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.07, 285.15 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.07, 285.15 and 81.86 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.07 : 285.15 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.07/285.15 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.07x = 285.15 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.07x = 23,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342.38/190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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