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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 285.32 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 285.32 and 103.42 is: 155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 285.32 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/285.32 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 285.32 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 29,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,507.34/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.03

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