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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 264.16 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 264.16 and 112.70 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 264.16 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/264.16 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 264.16 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 29,771.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771.63/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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