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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 264.51 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 264.51 and 126.18 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 264.51 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/264.51 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 264.51 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 33,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,375.87/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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