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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 286.91 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 286.91 and 110.12 is: 164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 286.91 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/286.91 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 286.91 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 31,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,592.54/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.96

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