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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 264.29 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 264.29 and 125.99 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 264.29 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/264.29 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 264.29 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 33,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297.90/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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