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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.33, 263.88 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.33, 263.88 and 124.86 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.33 : 263.88 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.33/263.88 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.33x = 263.88 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.33x = 32,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,948.06/191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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