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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 286.46 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 286.46 and 99.62 is: 149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 286.46 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/286.46 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 286.46 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 28,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537.15/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.29

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