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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.61, 262.98 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.61, 262.98 and 107.72 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.61 : 262.98 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.61/262.98 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.61x = 262.98 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.61x = 28,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326.89/190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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