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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 287.61 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 287.61 and 95.70 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 287.61 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/287.61 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 287.61 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 27,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,524.28/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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