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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.32, 263.98 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.32, 263.98 and 108.42 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.32 : 263.98 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.32/263.98 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.32x = 263.98 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.32x = 28,620.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,620.71/191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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