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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 287.20 and 75.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 287.20 and 75.96 is: 113.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 287.20 = 75.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/287.20 = 75.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 287.20 × 75.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 21,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,815.71/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.87

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