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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 285.60 and 99.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 285.60 and 99.21 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 285.60 = 99.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/285.60 = 99.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 285.60 × 99.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 28,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,334.38/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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