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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 285.07 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 285.07 and 113.51 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 285.07 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/285.07 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 285.07 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 32,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,358.30/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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