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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 262.50 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 262.50 and 106.20 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 262.50 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/262.50 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 262.50 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 27,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,877.10/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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