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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 285.63 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 285.63 and 108.20 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 285.63 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/285.63 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 285.63 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 30,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,905.17/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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