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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.69, 285.92 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.69, 285.92 and 103.87 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.69 : 285.92 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.69/285.92 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.69x = 285.92 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.69x = 29,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,698.74/190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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