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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 263.90 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 263.90 and 121.20 is: 167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 263.90 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/263.90 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 263.90 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 31,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,984.68/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.23

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