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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 285.67 and 99.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 285.67 and 99.13 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 285.67 = 99.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/285.67 = 99.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 285.67 × 99.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 28,318.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,318.47/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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