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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 286.12 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 286.12 and 88.01 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 286.12 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/286.12 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 286.12 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 25,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,181.42/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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