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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 263.95 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 263.95 and 121.40 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 263.95 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/263.95 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 263.95 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 32,042.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,042.21/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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