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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.64, 287.25 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.64, 287.25 and 95.25 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.64 : 287.25 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.64/287.25 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.64x = 287.25 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.64x = 27,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360.56/191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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