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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 287.38 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 287.38 and 110.20 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 287.38 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/287.38 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 287.38 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 31,669.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,669.28/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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