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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.64 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.64 and 114.71 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.64 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.64 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.64 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 32,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,993.75/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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