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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 287.45 and 105.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 287.45 and 105.00 is: 157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 287.45 = 105.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/287.45 = 105.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 287.45 × 105.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 30,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,181.04/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.38

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