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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 285.39 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 285.39 and 99.14 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 285.39 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/285.39 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 285.39 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 28,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293.56/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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