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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.21, 286.68 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.21, 286.68 and 75.58 is: 113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.21 : 286.68 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.21/286.68 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.21x = 286.68 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.21x = 21,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665.84/191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.31

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