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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 285.68 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 285.68 and 98.99 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 285.68 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/285.68 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 285.68 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 28,279.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279.46/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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