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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 286.06 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 286.06 and 75.16 is: 112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 286.06 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/286.06 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 286.06 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 21,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498.84/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.73

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