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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 285.03 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 285.03 and 80.43 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 285.03 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/285.03 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 285.03 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 22,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924.96/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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