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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 285.22 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 285.22 and 80.49 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 285.22 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/285.22 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 285.22 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 22,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,958.53/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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