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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 262.31 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 262.31 and 111.42 is: 153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 262.31 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/262.31 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 262.31 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 29,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,226.02/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.74

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