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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 287.84 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 287.84 and 89.18 is: 133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 287.84 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/287.84 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 287.84 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 25,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669.43/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.72

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