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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.39, 286.84 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.39, 286.84 and 105.79 is: 158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.39 : 286.84 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.39/286.84 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.39x = 286.84 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.39x = 30,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,344.80/191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.55

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