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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 285.32 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 285.32 and 109.35 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 285.32 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/285.32 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 285.32 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 31,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,200.02/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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