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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 287.07 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 287.07 and 110.18 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 287.07 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/287.07 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 287.07 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 31,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,629.37/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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