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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 286.59 and 61.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 286.59 and 61.08 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 286.59 = 61.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/286.59 = 61.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 286.59 × 61.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 17,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,504.92/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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