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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 285.64 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 285.64 and 99.11 is: 148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 285.64 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/285.64 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 285.64 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 28,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,309.78/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.53

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