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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 285.90 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 285.90 and 93.12 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 285.90 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/285.90 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 285.90 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 26,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,623.01/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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