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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 263.72 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 263.72 and 108.21 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 263.72 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/263.72 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 263.72 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 28,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537.14/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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