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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 264.14 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 264.14 and 133.16 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 264.14 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/264.14 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 264.14 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 35,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,172.88/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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