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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 286.08 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 286.08 and 118.96 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 286.08 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/286.08 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 286.08 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 34,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,032.08/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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