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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 264.44 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 264.44 and 129.52 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 264.44 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/264.44 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 264.44 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 34,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250.27/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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