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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 285.90 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 285.90 and 82.59 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 285.90 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/285.90 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 285.90 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 23,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,612.48/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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