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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 264.14 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 264.14 and 129.15 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 264.14 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/264.14 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 264.14 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 34,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,113.04/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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