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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.37, 262.69 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.37, 262.69 and 112.75 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.37 : 262.69 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.37/262.69 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.37x = 262.69 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.37x = 29,617.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,617.36/190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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