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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 287.45 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 287.45 and 99.01 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 287.45 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/287.45 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 287.45 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 28,461.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,461.24/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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