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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 285.76 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 285.76 and 99.23 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 285.76 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/285.76 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 285.76 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 28,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354.66/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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