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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 286.73 and 54.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 286.73 and 54.23 is: 81.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 286.73 = 54.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/286.73 = 54.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 286.73 × 54.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 15,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547.66/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.33

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