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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.49, 264.25 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.49, 264.25 and 104.16 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.49 : 264.25 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.49/264.25 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.49x = 264.25 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.49x = 27,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523.62/191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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