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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 264.15 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 264.15 and 104.09 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 264.15 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/264.15 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 264.15 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 27,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,494.19/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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