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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.47, 287.03 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.47, 287.03 and 100.23 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.47 : 287.03 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.47/287.03 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.47x = 287.03 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.47x = 28,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,768.52/191.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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