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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 263.71 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 263.71 and 125.72 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 263.71 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/263.71 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 263.71 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 33,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152.30/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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