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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.75 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.75 and 103.84 is: 155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.75 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.75 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.75 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 29,672.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,672.28/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.78

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