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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.99, 287.62 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.99, 287.62 and 110.59 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.99 : 287.62 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.99/287.62 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.99x = 287.62 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.99x = 31,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,806.90/191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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