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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 285.89 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 285.89 and 122.03 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 285.89 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/285.89 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 285.89 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 34,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,887.34/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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