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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.53 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.53 and 103.86 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.53 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.53 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.53 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 29,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653.82/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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