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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 264.39 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 264.39 and 126.05 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 264.39 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/264.39 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 264.39 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 33,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,326.36/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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