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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 287.21 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 287.21 and 110.28 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 287.21 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/287.21 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 287.21 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 31,672.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,672.97/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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