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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.73, 287.56 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.73, 287.56 and 89.02 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.73 : 287.56 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.73/287.56 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.73x = 287.56 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.73x = 25,598.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598.59/191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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