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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 264.15 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 264.15 and 112.65 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 264.15 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/264.15 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 264.15 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 29,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,757.20/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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