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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.27, 264.14 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.27, 264.14 and 121.46 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.27 : 264.14 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.27/264.14 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.27x = 264.14 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.27x = 32,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,080.52/191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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