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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 285.17 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 285.17 and 112.93 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 285.17 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/285.17 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 285.17 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 32,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202.97/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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