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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 263.39 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 263.39 and 106.85 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 263.39 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/263.39 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 263.39 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 28,141.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,141.37/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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