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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 287.99 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 287.99 and 89.23 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 287.99 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/287.99 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 287.99 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 25,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,697.35/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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