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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 285.79 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 285.79 and 75.16 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 285.79 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/285.79 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 285.79 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 21,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,479.98/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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