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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 285.17 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 285.17 and 121.67 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 285.17 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/285.17 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 285.17 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 34,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,694.60/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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