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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 285.80 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 285.80 and 113.85 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 285.80 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/285.80 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 285.80 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 32,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,537.76/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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