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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.12, 286.56 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.12, 286.56 and 104.44 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.12 : 286.56 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.12/286.56 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.12x = 286.56 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.12x = 29,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,928.33/191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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