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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 287.07 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 287.07 and 99.91 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 287.07 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/287.07 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 287.07 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 28,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,681.16/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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