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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.95, 287.82 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.95, 287.82 and 89.30 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.95 : 287.82 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.95/287.82 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.95x = 287.82 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.95x = 25,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,703.05/191.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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