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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 286.13 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 286.13 and 75.18 is: 112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 286.13 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/286.13 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 286.13 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 21,510.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,510.90/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.79

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