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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 264.16 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 264.16 and 129.30 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 264.16 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/264.16 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 264.16 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 34,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,155.89/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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