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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.07, 285.21 and 103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.07, 285.21 and 103.40 is: 155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.07 : 285.21 = 103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.07/285.21 = 103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.07x = 285.21 × 103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.07x = 29,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,490.71/190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.16

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