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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 264.20 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 264.20 and 125.93 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 264.20 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/264.20 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 264.20 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 33,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,270.74/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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