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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.30, 285.36 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.30, 285.36 and 87.52 is: 131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.30 : 285.36 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.30/285.36 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.30x = 285.36 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.30x = 24,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,974.71/190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.24

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