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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 286.76 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 286.76 and 95.05 is: 142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 286.76 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/286.76 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 286.76 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 27,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256.54/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.58

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