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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.53, 287.02 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.53, 287.02 and 110.20 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.53 : 287.02 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.53/287.02 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.53x = 287.02 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.53x = 31,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,629.60/191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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