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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.21, 263.79 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.21, 263.79 and 125.73 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.21 : 263.79 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.21/263.79 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.21x = 263.79 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.21x = 33,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,166.32/191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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