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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 285.93 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 285.93 and 80.94 is: 121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 285.93 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/285.93 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 285.93 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 23,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,143.17/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.45

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