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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.35, 287.07 and 100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.35, 287.07 and 100.09 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.35 : 287.07 = 100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.35/287.07 = 100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.35x = 287.07 × 100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.35x = 28,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,732.84/191.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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