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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 264.03 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 264.03 and 117.69 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 264.03 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/264.03 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 264.03 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 31,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,073.69/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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