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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 263.75 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 263.75 and 117.51 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 263.75 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/263.75 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 263.75 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 30,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,993.26/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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