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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.59, 287.26 and 87.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.59, 287.26 and 87.43 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.59 : 287.26 = 87.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.59/287.26 = 87.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.59x = 287.26 × 87.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.59x = 25,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,115.14/191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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