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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 263.73 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 263.73 and 108.23 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 263.73 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/263.73 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 263.73 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 28,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,542.18/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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