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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 285.89 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 285.89 and 103.95 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 285.89 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/285.89 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 285.89 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 29,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,717.75/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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