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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 285.98 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 285.98 and 103.72 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 285.98 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/285.98 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 285.98 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 29,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,661.85/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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