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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 287.90 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 287.90 and 70.16 is: 105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 287.90 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/287.90 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 287.90 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 20,198.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,198.71/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.26

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