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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.11, 285.11 and 74.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.11, 285.11 and 74.51 is: 111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.11 : 285.11 = 74.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.11/285.11 = 74.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.11x = 285.11 × 74.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.11x = 21,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,243.55/190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.75

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