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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 263.04 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 263.04 and 135.64 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 263.04 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/263.04 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 263.04 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 35,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,678.75/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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