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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 285.14 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 285.14 and 121.65 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 285.14 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/285.14 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 285.14 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 34,685.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,685.25/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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