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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 287.04 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 287.04 and 104.70 is: 157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 287.04 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/287.04 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 287.04 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 30,053.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,053.09/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.07

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