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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.62 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.62 and 99.14 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.62 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.62 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.62 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 28,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,316.37/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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