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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 264.34 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 264.34 and 112.88 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 264.34 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/264.34 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 264.34 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 29,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,839.08/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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