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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 287.62 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 287.62 and 89.01 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 287.62 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/287.62 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 287.62 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 25,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,601.06/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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