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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.73 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.73 and 125.55 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.73 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.73 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.73 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 35,873.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,873.09/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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