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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 263.32 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 263.32 and 113.12 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 263.32 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/263.32 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 263.32 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 29,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,786.76/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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