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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 263.70 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 263.70 and 135.90 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 263.70 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/263.70 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 263.70 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 35,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,836.83/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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