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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.31, 264.07 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.31, 264.07 and 122.31 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.31 : 264.07 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.31/264.07 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.31x = 264.07 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.31x = 32,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,299.37/191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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