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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 286.97 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 286.97 and 88.65 is: 132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 286.97 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/286.97 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 286.97 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 25,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439.45/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.87

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