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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.39, 287.25 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.39, 287.25 and 100.12 is: 150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.39 : 287.25 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.39/287.25 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.39x = 287.25 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.39x = 28,759.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,759.47/191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.27

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