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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.90, 287.72 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.90, 287.72 and 114.89 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.90 : 287.72 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.90/287.72 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.90x = 287.72 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.90x = 33,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054.57/191.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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