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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 287.23 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 287.23 and 118.05 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 287.23 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/287.23 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 287.23 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 33,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,907.50/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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