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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.62, 287.49 and 69.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.62, 287.49 and 69.91 is: 104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.62 : 287.49 = 69.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.62/287.49 = 69.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.62x = 287.49 × 69.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.62x = 20,098.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,098.43/191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.89

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