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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 264.43 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 264.43 and 112.93 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 264.43 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/264.43 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 264.43 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 29,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,861.52/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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