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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.11, 285 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.11, 285 and 81.97 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.11 : 285 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.11/285 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.11x = 285 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.11x = 23,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361.45/190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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