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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.63 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.63 and 99.06 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.63 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.63 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.63 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 28,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294.51/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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