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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.57, 285.89 and 75.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.57, 285.89 and 75.01 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.57 : 285.89 = 75.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.57/285.89 = 75.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.57x = 285.89 × 75.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.57x = 21,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443.52/190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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