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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 263.28 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 263.28 and 113.08 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 263.28 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/263.28 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 263.28 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 29,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771.70/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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