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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 287.36 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 287.36 and 88.77 is: 133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 287.36 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/287.36 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 287.36 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 25,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,508.95/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.20

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