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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.65, 264.54 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.65, 264.54 and 136.55 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.65 : 264.54 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.65/264.54 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.65x = 264.54 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.65x = 36,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,122.94/191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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