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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 285.07 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 285.07 and 121.66 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 285.07 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/285.07 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 285.07 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 34,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,681.62/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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