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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.19, 285.37 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.19, 285.37 and 103.52 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.19 : 285.37 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.19/285.37 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.19x = 285.37 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.19x = 29,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540.08/190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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