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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 287.36 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 287.36 and 88.88 is: 133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 287.36 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/287.36 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 287.36 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 25,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539.34/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.35

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