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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 264.21 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 264.21 and 117.70 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 264.21 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/264.21 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 264.21 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 31,096.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,096.20/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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