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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 285.12 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 285.12 and 81.90 is: 122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 285.12 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/285.12 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 285.12 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 23,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,351.33/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.79

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