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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 285.85 and 93.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 285.85 and 93.10 is: 139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 285.85 = 93.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/285.85 = 93.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 285.85 × 93.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 26,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612.28/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.69

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