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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 287.55 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 287.55 and 105.12 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 287.55 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/287.55 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 287.55 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 30,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,227.26/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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