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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 263.78 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 263.78 and 124.75 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 263.78 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/263.78 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 263.78 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 32,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,905.27/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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