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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.41, 263.72 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.41, 263.72 and 136.06 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.41 : 263.72 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.41/263.72 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.41x = 263.72 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.41x = 35,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,881.42/191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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