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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.05, 286.53 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.05, 286.53 and 54.06 is: 81.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.05 : 286.53 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.05/286.53 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.05x = 286.53 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.05x = 15,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,490.15/191.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.08

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