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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 287.34 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 287.34 and 110.48 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 287.34 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/287.34 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 287.34 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 31,745.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,745.32/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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