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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 286.06 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 286.06 and 121.88 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 286.06 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/286.06 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 286.06 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 34,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,864.99/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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