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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 263.68 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 263.68 and 117.48 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 263.68 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/263.68 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 263.68 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 30,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,977.13/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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