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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 285.18 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 285.18 and 121.86 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 285.18 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/285.18 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 285.18 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 34,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,752.03/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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