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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.11, 286.61 and 75.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.11, 286.61 and 75.51 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.11 : 286.61 = 75.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.11/286.61 = 75.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.11x = 286.61 × 75.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.11x = 21,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,641.92/191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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