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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.41, 264.25 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.41, 264.25 and 126.02 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.41 : 264.25 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.41/264.25 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.41x = 264.25 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.41x = 33,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298.83/191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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