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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 263.79 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 263.79 and 112.53 is: 155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 263.79 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/263.79 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 263.79 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 29,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684.29/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.28

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