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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 285.09 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 285.09 and 108.87 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 285.09 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/285.09 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 285.09 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 31,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,037.75/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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