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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 285.44 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 285.44 and 103.74 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 285.44 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/285.44 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 285.44 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 29,611.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,611.03/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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