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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.56, 264.24 and 117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.56, 264.24 and 117.85 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.56 : 264.24 = 117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.56/264.24 = 117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.56x = 264.24 × 117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.56x = 31,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,140.68/191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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