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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 285.73 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 285.73 and 108.31 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 285.73 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/285.73 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 285.73 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 30,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,947.77/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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