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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 287.67 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 287.67 and 94.11 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 287.67 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/287.67 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 287.67 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 27,072.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,072.62/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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