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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 264.14 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 264.14 and 121.37 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 264.14 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/264.14 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 264.14 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 32,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,057.88/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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