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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 286.82 and 75.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 286.82 and 75.67 is: 113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 286.82 = 75.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/286.82 = 75.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 286.82 × 75.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 21,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,703.85/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.53

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