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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 264 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 264 and 121.43 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 264 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/264 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 264 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 32,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058.18/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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