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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 286.58 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 286.58 and 88.55 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 286.58 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/286.58 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 286.58 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 25,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,374.78/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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