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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.68, 287.62 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.68, 287.62 and 105.02 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.68 : 287.62 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.68/287.62 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.68x = 287.62 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.68x = 30,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,205.85/191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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