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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.32, 263.84 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.32, 263.84 and 125.76 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.32 : 263.84 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.32/263.84 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.32x = 263.84 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.32x = 33,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,180.52/191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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