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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 262.74 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 262.74 and 111.72 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 262.74 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/262.74 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 262.74 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 29,353.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,353.31/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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