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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 287.01 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 287.01 and 122.99 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 287.01 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/287.01 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 287.01 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 35,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,297.92/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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