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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 287.31 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 287.31 and 100.23 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 287.31 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/287.31 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 287.31 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 28,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,797.08/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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