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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.74, 287.60 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.74, 287.60 and 105.11 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.74 : 287.60 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.74/287.60 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.74x = 287.60 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.74x = 30,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,230.60/191.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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