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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 287.48 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 287.48 and 110.48 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 287.48 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/287.48 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 287.48 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 31,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,760.96/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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