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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 286.68 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 286.68 and 104.56 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 286.68 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/286.68 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 286.68 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 29,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,975.26/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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