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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 286.16 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 286.16 and 102.86 is: 154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 286.16 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/286.16 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 286.16 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 29,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,434.42/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.35

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