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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 286.66 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 286.66 and 99.96 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 286.66 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/286.66 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 286.66 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 28,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,654.53/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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