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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.38, 264.10 and 113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.38, 264.10 and 113.75 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.38 : 264.10 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.38/264.10 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.38x = 264.10 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.38x = 30,041.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,041.38/191.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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