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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 286.62 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 286.62 and 106.11 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 286.62 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/286.62 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 286.62 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 30,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,413.25/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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