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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.84 and 109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.84 and 109.48 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.84 = 109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.84 = 109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.84 × 109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 31,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,293.76/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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