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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 287.08 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 287.08 and 75.92 is: 113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 287.08 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/287.08 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 287.08 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 21,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,793.49/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.85

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