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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.56, 287.16 and 69.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.56, 287.16 and 69.74 is: 104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.56 : 287.16 = 69.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.56/287.16 = 69.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.56x = 287.16 × 69.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.56x = 20,026.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,026.54/191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.54

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