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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 263.92 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 263.92 and 103.92 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 263.92 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/263.92 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 263.92 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 27,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,426.57/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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