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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 286.79 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 286.79 and 105.75 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 286.79 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/286.79 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 286.79 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 30,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,327.51/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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