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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 264.32 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 264.32 and 104.21 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 264.32 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/264.32 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 264.32 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 27,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,542.94/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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