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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 263.88 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 263.88 and 113.57 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 263.88 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/263.88 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 263.88 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 29,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968.85/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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