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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.60, 287.55 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.60, 287.55 and 134.07 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.60 : 287.55 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.60/287.55 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.60x = 287.55 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.60x = 38,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551.83/191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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