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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 264.29 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 264.29 and 136.16 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 264.29 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/264.29 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 264.29 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 35,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,983.72/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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