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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.85, 263.39 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.85, 263.39 and 112.18 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.85 : 263.39 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.85/263.39 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.85x = 263.39 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.85x = 29,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,545.87/190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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