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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 263.99 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 263.99 and 121.34 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 263.99 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/263.99 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 263.99 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 32,031.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,031.34/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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