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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 285.13 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 285.13 and 53.16 is: 79.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 285.13 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/285.13 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 285.13 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 15,155.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,155.95/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.72

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