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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 264.49 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 264.49 and 104.33 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 264.49 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/264.49 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 264.49 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 27,595.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595.36/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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