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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 285.25 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 285.25 and 60.16 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 285.25 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/285.25 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 285.25 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 17,160.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,160.49/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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