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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 286.08 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 286.08 and 99.59 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 286.08 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/286.08 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 286.08 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 28,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,490.71/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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