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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 263.87 and 112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 263.87 and 112.53 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 263.87 = 112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/263.87 = 112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 263.87 × 112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 29,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,693.29/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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