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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 263.96 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 263.96 and 112.66 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 263.96 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/263.96 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 263.96 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 29,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,737.73/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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