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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.87, 285.99 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.87, 285.99 and 99.45 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.87 : 285.99 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.87/285.99 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.87x = 285.99 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.87x = 28,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,441.71/190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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