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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 286.42 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 286.42 and 99.66 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 286.42 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/286.42 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 286.42 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 28,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,544.62/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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