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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 286.82 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 286.82 and 81.64 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 286.82 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/286.82 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 286.82 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 23,415.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,415.98/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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