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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 287.16 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 287.16 and 110.37 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 287.16 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/287.16 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 287.16 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 31,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,693.85/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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