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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.55 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.55 and 88.92 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.55 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.55 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.55 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 25,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,568.95/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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