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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 285.54 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 285.54 and 129.52 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 285.54 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/285.54 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 285.54 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 36,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,983.14/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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