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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.21, 287.07 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.21, 287.07 and 99.98 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.21 : 287.07 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.21/287.07 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.21x = 287.07 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.21x = 28,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699.82/191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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