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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.32, 264.12 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.32, 264.12 and 117.60 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.32 : 264.12 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.32/264.12 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.32x = 264.12 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.32x = 31,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,060.51/191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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