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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.21, 263.71 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.21, 263.71 and 124.74 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.21 : 263.71 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.21/263.71 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.21x = 263.71 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.21x = 32,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,894.64/191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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