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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 285.23 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 285.23 and 97.54 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 285.23 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/285.23 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 285.23 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 27,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,821.33/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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