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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.45, 285.53 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.45, 285.53 and 118.16 is: 177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.45 : 285.53 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.45/285.53 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.45x = 285.53 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.45x = 33,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,737.28/190.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.14

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