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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.25, 284.91 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.25, 284.91 and 121.56 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.25 : 284.91 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.25/284.91 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.25x = 284.91 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.25x = 34,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633.66/190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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