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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 285.08 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 285.08 and 129.14 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 285.08 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/285.08 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 285.08 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 36,815.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,815.23/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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