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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 263.95 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 263.95 and 136.14 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 263.95 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/263.95 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 263.95 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 35,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,934.15/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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