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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.73, 286.12 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.73, 286.12 and 88.06 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.73 : 286.12 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.73/286.12 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.73x = 286.12 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.73x = 25,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195.73/190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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