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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 286.58 and 61.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 286.58 and 61.06 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 286.58 = 61.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/286.58 = 61.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 286.58 × 61.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 17,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498.57/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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