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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 263.97 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 263.97 and 125.85 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 263.97 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/263.97 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 263.97 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 33,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,220.62/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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