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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 264.09 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 264.09 and 129.34 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 264.09 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/264.09 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 264.09 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 34,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157.40/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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