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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.95, 286.47 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.95, 286.47 and 81.27 is: 121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.95 : 286.47 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.95/286.47 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.95x = 286.47 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.95x = 23,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281.42/190.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.92

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