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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.50, 264.44 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.50, 264.44 and 121.68 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.50 : 264.44 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.50/264.44 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.50x = 264.44 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.50x = 32,177.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,177.06/191.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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