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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 287.01 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 287.01 and 104.87 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 287.01 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/287.01 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 287.01 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 30,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097.30/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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