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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.91, 286.43 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.91, 286.43 and 81.25 is: 121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.91 : 286.43 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.91/286.43 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.91x = 286.43 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.91x = 23,271.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,271.32/190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.90

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