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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.65, 287.56 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.65, 287.56 and 88.96 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.65 : 287.56 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.65/287.56 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.65x = 287.56 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.65x = 25,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,581.34/191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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