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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 287.19 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 287.19 and 100.13 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 287.19 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/287.19 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 287.19 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 28,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755.83/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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