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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.12, 263.72 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.12, 263.72 and 116.42 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.12 : 263.72 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.12/263.72 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.12x = 263.72 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.12x = 30,701.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,701.25/191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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