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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 287.06 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 287.06 and 104.66 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 287.06 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/287.06 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 287.06 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 30,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,041.74/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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