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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 285.59 and 99.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 285.59 and 99.03 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 285.59 = 99.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/285.59 = 99.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 285.59 × 99.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 28,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,281.98/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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