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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.59, 287.38 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.59, 287.38 and 110.37 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.59 : 287.38 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.59/287.38 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.59x = 287.38 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.59x = 31,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,718.13/191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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