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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 285.26 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 285.26 and 87.41 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 285.26 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/285.26 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 285.26 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 24,934.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,934.85/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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