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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 287.10 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 287.10 and 99.99 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 287.10 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/287.10 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 287.10 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 28,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707.13/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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