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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.69, 285.88 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.69, 285.88 and 87.92 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.69 : 285.88 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.69/285.88 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.69x = 285.88 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.69x = 25,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,134.57/190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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