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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 285.78 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 285.78 and 99.55 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 285.78 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/285.78 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 285.78 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 28,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,447.97/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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