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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.99, 287.94 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.99, 287.94 and 89.27 is: 133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.99 : 287.94 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.99/287.94 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.99x = 287.94 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.99x = 25,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704.40/191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.88

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