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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.95, 286.95 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.95, 286.95 and 113.92 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.95 : 286.95 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.95/286.95 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.95x = 286.95 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.95x = 32,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689.34/190.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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