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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 264.02 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 264.02 and 121.37 is: 167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 264.02 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/264.02 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 264.02 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 32,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042.18/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.50

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