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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.21, 263.73 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.21, 263.73 and 125.69 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.21 : 263.73 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.21/263.73 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.21x = 263.73 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.21x = 33,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148.22/191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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