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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.23, 263.59 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.23, 263.59 and 138.68 is: 191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.23 : 263.59 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.23/263.59 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.23x = 263.59 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.23x = 36,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,553.99/191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.15

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