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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.11, 285.16 and 87.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.11, 285.16 and 87.37 is: 131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.11 : 285.16 = 87.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.11/285.16 = 87.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.11x = 285.16 × 87.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.11x = 24,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,914.43/190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.05

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