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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 286.58 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 286.58 and 104.56 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 286.58 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/286.58 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 286.58 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 29,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,964.86/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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