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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.05, 286.67 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.05, 286.67 and 99.82 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.05 : 286.67 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.05/286.67 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.05x = 286.67 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.05x = 28,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,615.40/191.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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