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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 285.87 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 285.87 and 98.12 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 285.87 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/285.87 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 285.87 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 28,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049.56/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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