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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 264.44 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 264.44 and 117.99 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 264.44 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/264.44 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 264.44 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 31,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,200.69/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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