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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 287.06 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 287.06 and 88.67 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 287.06 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/287.06 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 287.06 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 25,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453.88/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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