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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.39, 264.11 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.39, 264.11 and 112.73 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.39 : 264.11 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.39/264.11 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.39x = 264.11 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.39x = 29,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771.24/191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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