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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.25, 285.32 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.25, 285.32 and 113.15 is: 169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.25 : 285.32 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.25/285.32 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.25x = 285.32 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.25x = 32,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283.35/190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.69

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