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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 285.72 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 285.72 and 105.12 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 285.72 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/285.72 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 285.72 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 30,034.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,034.89/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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