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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 287.58 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 287.58 and 70.01 is: 104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 287.58 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/287.58 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 287.58 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 20,134.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,134.41/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.97

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