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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.39, 264.01 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.39, 264.01 and 121.32 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.39 : 264.01 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.39/264.01 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.39x = 264.01 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.39x = 32,029.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,029.69/191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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