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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.35, 287.15 and 75.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.35, 287.15 and 75.77 is: 113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.35 : 287.15 = 75.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.35/287.15 = 75.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.35x = 287.15 × 75.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.35x = 21,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,758.26/191.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.71

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