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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 287.42 and 100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 287.42 and 100.66 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 287.42 = 100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/287.42 = 100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 287.42 × 100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 28,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,931.70/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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