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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 287.25 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 287.25 and 100.18 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 287.25 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/287.25 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 287.25 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 28,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,776.71/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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