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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 287.01 and 81.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 287.01 and 81.77 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 287.01 = 81.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/287.01 = 81.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 287.01 × 81.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 23,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467.37/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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