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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 287.55 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 287.55 and 122.92 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 287.55 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/287.55 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 287.55 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 35,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,344.93/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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