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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.07 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.07 and 94.01 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.07 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.07 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.07 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 26,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,987.45/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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