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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 286.50 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 286.50 and 110.05 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 286.50 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/286.50 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 286.50 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 31,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,529.02/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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