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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 264.17 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 264.17 and 112.75 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 264.17 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/264.17 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 264.17 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 29,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,784.60/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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