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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 264.20 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 264.20 and 112.77 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 264.20 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/264.20 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 264.20 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 29,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794.78/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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