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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 264.33 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 264.33 and 108.65 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 264.33 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/264.33 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 264.33 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 28,720.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,720.03/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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