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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.99 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.99 and 80.94 is: 121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.99 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.99 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.99 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 23,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148.03/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.42

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