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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 264.34 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 264.34 and 104.22 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 264.34 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/264.34 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 264.34 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 27,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550.10/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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