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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.49, 287.01 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.49, 287.01 and 100.16 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.49 : 287.01 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.49/287.01 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.49x = 287.01 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.49x = 28,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,748.18/191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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