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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.33 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.33 and 80.66 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.33 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.33 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.33 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 23,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,013.29/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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