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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 285.09 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 285.09 and 98.79 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 285.09 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/285.09 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 285.09 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 28,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,163.55/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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