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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 264.39 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 264.39 and 112.88 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 264.39 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/264.39 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 264.39 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 29,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,843.02/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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