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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 287.60 and 70.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 287.60 and 70.02 is: 105.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 287.60 = 70.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/287.60 = 70.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 287.60 × 70.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 20,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137.40/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.01

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