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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.21 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.21 and 88.12 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.21 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.21 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.21 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 25,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,220.83/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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