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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 287.08 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 287.08 and 95.12 is: 142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 287.08 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/287.08 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 287.08 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 27,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307.05/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.58

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