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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.53, 264.09 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.53, 264.09 and 125.92 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.53 : 264.09 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.53/264.09 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.53x = 264.09 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.53x = 33,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,255.02/191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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