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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 287.06 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 287.06 and 93.98 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 287.06 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/287.06 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 287.06 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 26,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,975.99/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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