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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 263.90 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 263.90 and 136.01 is: 187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 263.90 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/263.90 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 263.90 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 35,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,892.06/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.77

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