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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 285.96 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 285.96 and 113.52 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 285.96 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/285.96 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 285.96 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 32,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,462.18/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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