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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.32, 287.02 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.32, 287.02 and 95.12 is: 142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.32 : 287.02 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.32/287.02 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.32x = 287.02 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.32x = 27,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,301.34/191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.70

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