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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285.05 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285.05 and 108.87 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285.05 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285.05 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285.05 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 31,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,033.39/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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