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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.69 and 103.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.69 and 103.85 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.69 = 103.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.69 = 103.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.69 × 103.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 29,668.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,668.91/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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