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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 287.70 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 287.70 and 95.54 is: 143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 287.70 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/287.70 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 287.70 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 27,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486.86/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.37

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