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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 286.54 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 286.54 and 99.74 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 286.54 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/286.54 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 286.54 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 28,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,579.97/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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