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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 287.70 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 287.70 and 110.58 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 287.70 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/287.70 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 287.70 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 31,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,813.87/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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