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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 287.82 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 287.82 and 100.55 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 287.82 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/287.82 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 287.82 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 28,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,941.02/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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