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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 264.20 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 264.20 and 104.12 is: 143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 264.20 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/264.20 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 264.20 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 27,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,509.16/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.69

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