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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.71, 287.34 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.71, 287.34 and 88.90 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.71 : 287.34 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.71/287.34 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.71x = 287.34 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.71x = 25,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544.53/191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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