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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.31, 287.06 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.31, 287.06 and 75.89 is: 113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.31 : 287.06 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.31/287.06 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.31x = 287.06 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.31x = 21,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,783.17/191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.86

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