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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.49 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.49 and 106.34 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.49 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.49 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.49 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 30,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,571.69/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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