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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.05, 286.38 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.05, 286.38 and 108.70 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.05 : 286.38 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.05/286.38 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.05x = 286.38 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.05x = 31,129.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,129.51/191.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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