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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 264.48 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 264.48 and 126.18 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 264.48 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/264.48 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 264.48 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 33,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372.09/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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