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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 264.56 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 264.56 and 121.73 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 264.56 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/264.56 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 264.56 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 32,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202.96/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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