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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 264.06 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 264.06 and 121.44 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 264.06 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/264.06 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 264.06 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 32,067.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,067.45/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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