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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 264.15 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 264.15 and 108.56 is: 149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 264.15 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/264.15 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 264.15 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 28,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,676.78/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.80

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