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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 284.84 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 284.84 and 112.88 is: 169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 284.84 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/284.84 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 284.84 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 32,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152.74/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.10

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