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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 287.71 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 287.71 and 89.06 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 287.71 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/287.71 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 287.71 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 25,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,623.45/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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