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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.49, 264.21 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.49, 264.21 and 111.72 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.49 : 264.21 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.49/264.21 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.49x = 264.21 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.49x = 29,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518.10/191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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