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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 285.73 and 87.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 285.73 and 87.72 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 285.73 = 87.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/285.73 = 87.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 285.73 × 87.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 25,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,064.24/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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