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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 285.36 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 285.36 and 104.12 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 285.36 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/285.36 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 285.36 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 29,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,712.43/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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