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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.73, 285.99 and 75.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.73, 285.99 and 75.04 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.73 : 285.99 = 75.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.73/285.99 = 75.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.73x = 285.99 × 75.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.73x = 21,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,461.72/190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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