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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 264.30 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 264.30 and 108.62 is: 149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 264.30 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/264.30 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 264.30 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 28,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,708.27/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.90

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