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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 263.73 and 121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 263.73 and 121.18 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 263.73 = 121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/263.73 = 121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 263.73 × 121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 31,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958.14/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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