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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.05, 286.39 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.05, 286.39 and 75.45 is: 113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.05 : 286.39 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.05/286.39 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.05x = 286.39 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.05x = 21,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,608.13/191.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.10

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