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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 287.24 and 100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 287.24 and 100.09 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 287.24 = 100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/287.24 = 100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 287.24 × 100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 28,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,749.85/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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