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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 264.37 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 264.37 and 112.90 is: 155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 264.37 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/264.37 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 264.37 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 29,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,846.43/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.77

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