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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.60, 264.45 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.60, 264.45 and 126.11 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.60 : 264.45 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.60/264.45 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.60x = 264.45 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.60x = 33,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349.79/191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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