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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 287.60 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 287.60 and 95.44 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 287.60 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/287.60 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 287.60 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 27,448.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,448.54/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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