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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.62, 264.33 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.62, 264.33 and 129.46 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.62 : 264.33 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.62/264.33 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.62x = 264.33 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.62x = 34,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220.16/191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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