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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.12, 286.42 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.12, 286.42 and 99.63 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.12 : 286.42 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.12/286.42 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.12x = 286.42 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.12x = 28,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,536.02/191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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