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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 286.65 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 286.65 and 75.59 is: 113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 286.65 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/286.65 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 286.65 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 21,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,666.44/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.35

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