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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.47, 264.22 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.47, 264.22 and 108.57 is: 149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.47 : 264.22 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.47/264.22 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.47x = 264.22 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.47x = 28,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,686.09/191.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.82

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