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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 263.54 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 263.54 and 117.43 is: 161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 263.54 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/263.54 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 263.54 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 30,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,946.55/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.96

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