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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.67, 287.45 and 76.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.67, 287.45 and 76.11 is: 114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.67 : 287.45 = 76.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.67/287.45 = 76.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.67x = 287.45 × 76.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.67x = 21,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876.65/191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.14

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