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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.27, 264.09 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.27, 264.09 and 125.91 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.27 : 264.09 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.27/264.09 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.27x = 264.09 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.27x = 33,251.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251.57/191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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