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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 285.22 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 285.22 and 121.91 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 285.22 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/285.22 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 285.22 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 34,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,769.90/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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