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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 263.36 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 263.36 and 103.52 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 263.36 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/263.36 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 263.36 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 27,263.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,263.03/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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