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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 264.06 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 264.06 and 136.16 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 264.06 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/264.06 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 264.06 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 35,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,953.09/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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