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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.33, 287.04 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.33, 287.04 and 100.02 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.33 : 287.04 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.33/287.04 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.33x = 287.04 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.33x = 28,709.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709.74/191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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