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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 287.82 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 287.82 and 110.68 is: 165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 287.82 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/287.82 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 287.82 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 31,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855.92/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.99

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