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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.53, 286.67 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.53, 286.67 and 122.95 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.53 : 286.67 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.53/286.67 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.53x = 286.67 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.53x = 35,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,246.74/191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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