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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 286.14 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 286.14 and 87.99 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 286.14 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/286.14 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 286.14 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 25,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,177.46/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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