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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 287.65 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 287.65 and 88.98 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 287.65 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/287.65 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 287.65 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 25,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595.75/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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