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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 287.85 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 287.85 and 70.14 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 287.85 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/287.85 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 287.85 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 20,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,188.54/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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