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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 264.32 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 264.32 and 126.32 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 264.32 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/264.32 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 264.32 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 33,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,388.90/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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