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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.12, 263.75 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.12, 263.75 and 103.80 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.12 : 263.75 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.12/263.75 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.12x = 263.75 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.12x = 27,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,375.93/191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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