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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 264.35 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 264.35 and 125.38 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 264.35 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/264.35 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 264.35 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 33,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142.25/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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