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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 263.68 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 263.68 and 125.62 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 263.68 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/263.68 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 263.68 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 33,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,123.48/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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