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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 287.56 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 287.56 and 122.88 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 287.56 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/287.56 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 287.56 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 35,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,335.37/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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