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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 286.02 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 286.02 and 87.91 is: 131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 286.02 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/286.02 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 286.02 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 25,142.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142.97/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.80

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