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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.39, 287.17 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.39, 287.17 and 88.75 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.39 : 287.17 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.39/287.17 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.39x = 287.17 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.39x = 25,486.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,486.34/191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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