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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 287.49 and 100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 287.49 and 100.45 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 287.49 = 100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/287.49 = 100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 287.49 × 100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 28,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878.37/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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