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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 264.28 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 264.28 and 104.18 is: 143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 264.28 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/264.28 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 264.28 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 27,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532.49/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.77

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