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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 263.92 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 263.92 and 135.96 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 263.92 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/263.92 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 263.92 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 35,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,882.56/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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