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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 263.86 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 263.86 and 129.20 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 263.86 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/263.86 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 263.86 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 34,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,089.07/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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