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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.81, 287.72 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.81, 287.72 and 70.04 is: 105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.81 : 287.72 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.81/287.72 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.81x = 287.72 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.81x = 20,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152.28/191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.06

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