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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 285.02 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 285.02 and 113.18 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 285.02 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/285.02 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 285.02 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 32,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,258.56/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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