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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 285.53 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 285.53 and 109.20 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 285.53 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/285.53 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 285.53 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 31,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,180.40/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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