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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.81, 287.75 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.81, 287.75 and 95.63 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.81 : 287.75 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.81/287.75 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.81x = 287.75 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.81x = 27,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,516.33/191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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