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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 262.86 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 262.86 and 112.92 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 262.86 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/262.86 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 262.86 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 29,682.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,682.15/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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