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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.12, 286.05 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.12, 286.05 and 126.17 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.12 : 286.05 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.12/286.05 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.12x = 286.05 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.12x = 36,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,089.50/191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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