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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 287.07 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 287.07 and 98.96 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 287.07 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/287.07 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 287.07 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 28,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,407.01/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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