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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 264.33 and 117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 264.33 and 117.90 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 264.33 = 117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/264.33 = 117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 264.33 × 117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 31,164.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,164.51/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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