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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 262.48 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 262.48 and 112.61 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 262.48 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/262.48 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 262.48 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 29,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,557.87/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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