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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 285.08 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 285.08 and 126 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 285.08 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/285.08 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 285.08 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 35,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,920.08/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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