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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 263.70 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 263.70 and 108.20 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 263.70 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/263.70 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 263.70 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 28,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532.34/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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