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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.68, 287.52 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.68, 287.52 and 88.93 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.68 : 287.52 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.68/287.52 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.68x = 287.52 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.68x = 25,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,569.15/191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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