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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 287.30 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 287.30 and 87.48 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 287.30 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/287.30 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 287.30 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 25,132.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132.15/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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