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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.53, 264.31 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.53, 264.31 and 104.20 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.53 : 264.31 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.53/264.31 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.53x = 264.31 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.53x = 27,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,542.25/191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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