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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.53, 264.35 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.53, 264.35 and 117.91 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.53 : 264.35 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.53/264.35 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.53x = 264.35 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.53x = 31,169.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,169.51/191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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