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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.62, 264.45 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.62, 264.45 and 108.72 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.62 : 264.45 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.62/264.45 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.62x = 264.45 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.62x = 28,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,751.00/191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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