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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 287.61 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 287.61 and 54.75 is: 82.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 287.61 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/287.61 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 287.61 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 15,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,747.10/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.14

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