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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 285.82 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 285.82 and 87.93 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 285.82 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/285.82 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 285.82 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 25,132.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132.15/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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