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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.02, 286.54 and 54.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.02, 286.54 and 54.07 is: 81.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.02 : 286.54 = 54.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.02/286.54 = 54.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.02x = 286.54 × 54.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.02x = 15,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492.95/191.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.11

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