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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 264.03 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 264.03 and 136.04 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 264.03 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/264.03 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 264.03 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 35,917.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,917.32/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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