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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 287.93 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 287.93 and 95.70 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 287.93 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/287.93 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 287.93 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 27,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,556.22/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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