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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 286.45 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 286.45 and 122.53 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 286.45 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/286.45 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 286.45 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 35,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098.72/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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