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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.07 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.07 and 125.12 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.07 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.07 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.07 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 35,668.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,668.94/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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