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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 263.90 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 263.90 and 124.91 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 263.90 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/263.90 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 263.90 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 32,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,961.80/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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