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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 263.59 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 263.59 and 125.53 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 263.59 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/263.59 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 263.59 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 33,088.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,088.45/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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