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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 285.39 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 285.39 and 99.15 is: 148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 285.39 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/285.39 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 285.39 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 28,296.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,296.42/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.68

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