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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.31, 264.01 and 103.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.31, 264.01 and 103.99 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.31 : 264.01 = 103.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.31/264.01 = 103.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.31x = 264.01 × 103.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.31x = 27,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,454.00/191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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