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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 285.40 and 103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 285.40 and 103.69 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 285.40 = 103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/285.40 = 103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 285.40 × 103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 29,593.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,593.13/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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