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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.01, 263.62 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.01, 263.62 and 112.32 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.01 : 263.62 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.01/263.62 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.01x = 263.62 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.01x = 29,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,610.18/191.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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