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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 286.56 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 286.56 and 105.56 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 286.56 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/286.56 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 286.56 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 30,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,249.27/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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