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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 285.79 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 285.79 and 87.81 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 285.79 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/285.79 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 285.79 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 25,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095.65/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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