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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 286.70 and 75.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 286.70 and 75.69 is: 113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 286.70 = 75.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/286.70 = 75.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 286.70 × 75.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 21,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,699.94/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.46

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