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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 264.47 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 264.47 and 129.47 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 264.47 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/264.47 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 264.47 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 34,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,238.96/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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