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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 285.92 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 285.92 and 99.32 is: 149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 285.92 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/285.92 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 285.92 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 28,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,397.57/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.03

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