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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 287.78 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 287.78 and 104.91 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 287.78 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/287.78 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 287.78 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 30,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,190.48/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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