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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.10, 286.69 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.10, 286.69 and 75.59 is: 113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.10 : 286.69 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.10/286.69 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.10x = 286.69 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.10x = 21,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671.42/191.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.40

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