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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 285.11 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 285.11 and 60.10 is: 90.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 285.11 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/285.11 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 285.11 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 17,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135.11/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.15

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