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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 264.06 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 264.06 and 129.07 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 264.06 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/264.06 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 264.06 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 34,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,082.22/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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