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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 264.47 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 264.47 and 117.96 is: 162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 264.47 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/264.47 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 264.47 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 31,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195.30/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.84

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