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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 286.06 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 286.06 and 87.96 is: 131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 286.06 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/286.06 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 286.06 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 25,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,162.86/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.99

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