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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 285.54 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 285.54 and 113.21 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 285.54 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/285.54 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 285.54 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 32,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,325.20/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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