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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 286.15 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 286.15 and 109.68 is: 164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 286.15 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/286.15 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 286.15 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 31,384.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,384.93/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.52

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