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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 287.26 and 69.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 287.26 and 69.92 is: 104.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 287.26 = 69.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/287.26 = 69.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 287.26 × 69.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 20,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,085.22/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.86

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