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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 264.29 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 264.29 and 113.94 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 264.29 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/264.29 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 264.29 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 30,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,112.63/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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