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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.62, 264.29 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.62, 264.29 and 124.34 is: 171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.62 : 264.29 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.62/264.29 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.62x = 264.29 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.62x = 32,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,860.85/191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.49

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