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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.18 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.18 and 103.54 is: 155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.18 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.18 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.18 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 29,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,528.67/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.07

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