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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 263.48 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 263.48 and 103.60 is: 142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 263.48 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/263.48 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 263.48 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 27,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294.86/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.96

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