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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 263.96 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 263.96 and 112.61 is: 155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 263.96 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/263.96 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 263.96 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 29,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,722.65/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.42

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