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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.55 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.55 and 108.62 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.55 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.55 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.55 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 31,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,125.06/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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