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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 264.02 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 264.02 and 117.62 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 264.02 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/264.02 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 264.02 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 31,054.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,054.03/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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