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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.73, 263.21 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.73, 263.21 and 105.56 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.73 : 263.21 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.73/263.21 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.73x = 263.21 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.73x = 27,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,782.60/190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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