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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.56, 264.26 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.56, 264.26 and 122.60 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.56 : 264.26 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.56/264.26 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.56x = 264.26 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.56x = 32,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,398.28/191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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