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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 285.80 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 285.80 and 90.43 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 285.80 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/285.80 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 285.80 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 25,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,843.36/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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