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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 264.43 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 264.43 and 121.70 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 264.43 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/264.43 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 264.43 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 32,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181.13/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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