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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 264.42 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 264.42 and 121.64 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 264.42 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/264.42 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 264.42 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 32,162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162.73/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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