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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.65, 264.56 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.65, 264.56 and 117.99 is: 162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.65 : 264.56 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.65/264.56 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.65x = 264.56 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.65x = 31,215.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,215.43/191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.88

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