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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.50 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.50 and 99.66 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.50 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.50 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.50 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 28,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,552.59/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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