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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 285.52 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 285.52 and 82.08 is: 123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 285.52 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/285.52 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 285.52 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 23,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435.48/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.14

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