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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 287.31 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 287.31 and 68.18 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 287.31 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/287.31 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 287.31 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 19,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587.36/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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