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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 287.37 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 287.37 and 104.95 is: 157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 287.37 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/287.37 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 287.37 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 30,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,159.81/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.29

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