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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 285.25 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 285.25 and 81.96 is: 122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 285.25 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/285.25 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 285.25 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 23,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,378.89/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.92

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