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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 264.03 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 264.03 and 121.43 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 264.03 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/264.03 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 264.03 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 32,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059.84/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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