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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.84 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.84 and 103.86 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.84 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.84 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.84 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 29,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,687.34/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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