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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 285.97 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 285.97 and 75.03 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 285.97 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/285.97 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 285.97 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 21,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,455.49/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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