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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.33, 264.14 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.33, 264.14 and 129.21 is: 178.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.33 : 264.14 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.33/264.14 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.33x = 264.14 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.33x = 34,129.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,129.53/191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.38

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