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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.29, 286.70 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.29, 286.70 and 104.55 is: 156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.29 : 286.70 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.29/286.70 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.29x = 286.70 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.29x = 29,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,973.96/191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.70

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