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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 286.01 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 286.01 and 121.25 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 286.01 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/286.01 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 286.01 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 34,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,676.68/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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