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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 285.12 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 285.12 and 109.02 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 285.12 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/285.12 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 285.12 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 31,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083.78/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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