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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 287.26 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 287.26 and 106.28 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 287.26 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/287.26 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 287.26 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 30,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,529.99/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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