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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 285.41 and 80.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 285.41 and 80.57 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 285.41 = 80.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/285.41 = 80.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 285.41 × 80.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 22,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,995.69/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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