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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 286.39 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 286.39 and 126.07 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 286.39 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/286.39 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 286.39 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 36,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,105.19/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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