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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 286.98 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 286.98 and 110.18 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 286.98 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/286.98 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 286.98 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 31,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,619.46/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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