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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 264.14 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 264.14 and 108.51 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 264.14 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/264.14 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 264.14 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 28,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,660.86/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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