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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 262.37 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 262.37 and 107.24 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 262.37 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/262.37 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 262.37 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 28,136.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,136.99/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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