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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 263.88 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 263.88 and 129.23 is: 178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 263.88 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/263.88 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 263.88 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 34,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101.26/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.06

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