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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 286.74 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 286.74 and 87.03 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 286.74 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/286.74 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 286.74 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 24,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,954.98/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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