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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.35, 285.46 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.35, 285.46 and 87.68 is: 131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.35 : 285.46 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.35/285.46 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.35x = 285.46 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.35x = 25,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,029.63/190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.49

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