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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 286.03 and 75.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 286.03 and 75.07 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 286.03 = 75.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/286.03 = 75.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 286.03 × 75.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 21,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,472.44/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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