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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 286.50 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 286.50 and 54.04 is: 81.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 286.50 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/286.50 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 286.50 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 15,481.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,481.74/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.04

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