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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.06 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.06 and 94.02 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.06 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.06 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.06 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 26,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,989.38/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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