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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 285.07 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 285.07 and 98.87 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 285.07 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/285.07 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 285.07 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 28,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184.99/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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