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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.31, 285.39 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.31, 285.39 and 81.97 is: 122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 285.39 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/285.39 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 285.39 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 23,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,392.70/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.92

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