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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 287.83 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 287.83 and 100.76 is: 151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 287.83 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/287.83 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 287.83 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 29,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,003.02/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.15

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