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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 264.03 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 264.03 and 117.71 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 264.03 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/264.03 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 264.03 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 31,077.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,077.65/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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