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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 287.81 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 287.81 and 89.21 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 287.81 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/287.81 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 287.81 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 25,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675.53/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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