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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 264.33 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 264.33 and 117.87 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 264.33 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/264.33 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 264.33 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 31,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,156.58/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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