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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 287.28 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 287.28 and 88.73 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 287.28 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/287.28 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 287.28 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 25,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,490.35/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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