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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 263.13 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 263.13 and 116.05 is: 160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 263.13 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/263.13 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 263.13 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 30,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,536.24/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.11

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