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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 263.90 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 263.90 and 121.25 is: 167.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 263.90 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/263.90 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 263.90 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 31,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,996.61/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.33

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