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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.19, 286.73 and 75.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.19, 286.73 and 75.61 is: 113.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.19 : 286.73 = 75.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.19/286.73 = 75.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.19x = 286.73 × 75.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.19x = 21,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,679.66/191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.39

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