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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.33, 264.13 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.33, 264.13 and 125.96 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.33 : 264.13 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.33/264.13 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.33x = 264.13 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.33x = 33,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268.18/191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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