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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.29, 263.86 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.29, 263.86 and 121.30 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.29 : 263.86 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.29/263.86 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.29x = 263.86 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.29x = 32,006.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,006.22/191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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