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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.29, 284.93 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.29, 284.93 and 112.14 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.29 : 284.93 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.29/284.93 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.29x = 284.93 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.29x = 31,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,952.33/190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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