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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 264.24 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 264.24 and 112.80 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 264.24 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/264.24 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 264.24 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 29,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806.27/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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